InjuryIZW
EUREKA LINEAR III
Received Nov 8, 2000 · Event occurred Oct 17, 2000
Report 1423380-2000-00001 · MDR key 304031
Device
Generic name
Collimator
Manufacturer
Progeny, Inc.Model number
LINEAR IIICatalog number
70-50000
Lot number
*
Product problems
- Hole In Material
- Material Separation
Patient
UNKNOWN
- Laceration(s)
- Injury
- Therapy/non-surgical treatment, additional
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
COLLIMATOR FELL FROM TUBESTAND DURING A TOMOGRAPHIC EXAMINATION, STRIKING THE PT IN THE FACE. LACERATIONS REQUIRED STITCHES FOR TREATMENT. HOSP REPORTED THREADED HOLE IN MOUNTING COLLAR TO BE STRIPPED. PRODUCT HAS NOT BEEN MADE AVAILABLE TO MFR FOR ANALYSIS.
Remedial action
- Modification/Adjustment